Robert Whittaker is the former Middleweight champion and #14 in PFP rankings in the UFC. Also known as “The Reaper”, the Nigerian has also established himself as one of the best ever in his division.
After shooting up the rankings, Whittaker (24-5-0) became a big name in his division. As time went on, Whittaker annihilated big names like Derek Brunson, Yoel Romero, and Jacare Souza on his way to the top. Despite a loss to Israel Adesanya, Whittaker is still one of the best fighters in his division.
Known for his relentless pressure and lethal striking, Whittaker is sure to have made good money from his fights. Thus, the only question in people’s minds will be: How much did he earn? Well, let’s examine what are Robert Whittaker career earnings through salary, purse, payouts, bonuses, incentive pay, sponsorship & what his net worth is.
Before we begin, here are some important things to keep in mind. Firstly, Texas State Athletic Commission does not release fighter pay, so none of the following payout data for the event is official. However, we can estimate a fighter’s pay info by looking at their previous, officially-released salaries.
Secondly, Whittaker’s salary, incentive pay, and PPV revenue from his upcoming fight with Israel Adesanya are yet to be released. Hence, you can check back here for updates. With all that out of the way, let’s begin.
Robert Whittaker Career Earnings
| Fighter | Result | Base Salary | Win Bonus | Performance Bonus/ PPV Revenue | Incentive Pay/Sponsorships | Total |
| Kelvin Gastelum | W | $220,000 | $220,000 | $50,000 | $16,000 | $506,000 |
| Jared Cannonier | W | $210,000 | $160,000 | $0 | $15,000 | $385,000 |
| Darren Till | W | $200,000 | $150,000 | $0 | $10,000 | $360,000 |
| Israel Adesanya | L | $400,000 | $0 | $100,000 | $40,000 | $540,000 |
| Yoel Romero | W | $470,000 | $0 | $150,000 | $40,000 | $660,000 |
| Yoel Romero | W | $350,000 | $0 | $50,000 | $30,000 | $430,000 |
| Ronaldo Souza | W | $34,000 | $34,000 | $50,000 | $10,000 | $128,000 |
| Derek Brunson | W | $32,000 | $32,000 | $100,000 | $5,000 | $169,000 |
| Rafael Natal | W | $30,000 | $30,000 | $0 | $5,000 | $65,000 |
| Uriah Hall | W | $24,000 | $24,000 | $0 | $5,000 | $53,000 |
| Brad Tavares | W | $20,000 | $20,000 | $50,000 | $10,000 | $100,000 |
| Clint Hester | W | $20,000 | $20,000 | $50,000 | $10,000 | $100,000 |
| Mike Rhodes | W | $20,000 | $20,000 | $0 | $10,000 | $50,000 |
| Stephen Thompson | L | $15,000 | $0 | $0 | $10,000 | $25,000 |
| Court McGee | L | $15,000 | $0 | $0 | $10,000 | $25,000 |
| Colton Smith | W | $15,000 | $15,000 | $0 | $10,000 | $40,000 |
| Brad Scott | W | $8,000 | $8,000 | $0 | $10,000 | $26,000 |
Total UFC Earnings: $3,156,00 ($3.15 million)
A Glance at Robert Whittaker Asset Accumulation
| Name | Robert Whittaker |
| Age | 31 years old (Born 1990) |
| Net Worth | $5 million |
| Status | Active |
| Salary | $506,000 (last fight vs Kelvin Gastelum) |
| Source of Wealth | UFC Career, Endorsements |
| Endorsements | Reebok, Venum, ReaperGear, Sport at Crown, Musashi Sports Nutrition, GOAT CREW, Transcending Organics, UniBet Australia, and more. |
| Endorsement Earnings | $1 million |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Residence | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Charities | N/A |
What is Robert Whittaker Net Worth in 2022?
According to the reports, Robert Whittaker’s Net Worth sits at around $5 million in 2022. For the most part, Whittaker makes most of his killing plying his trade inside the Octagon but also from his lucrative endorsement deals. Currently, the Australian fighter is sponsored by Venum, ReaperGear, Sport at Crown, Musashi Sports Nutrition, GOAT CREW, Transcending Organics, UniBet Australia, and more.
As mentioned above, Robert’s earnings from UFC ( includes pay, salaries, earnings, bonuses) amount to $3.1 million. However, Robert began his career in fighting in the CFC, LFC, and XFC. Thus, if we take into account the prize money from these fights, Whittaker’s earnings from MMA amount to about $4 million.
With his career still blooming, the 31-year-olds influence is expected to keep increasing, making him a very marketable athlete. As such, you can expect a significant increase in Robert’s endorsement earnings in the coming years. Moreover, “the Reaper” will look to increase his Net Worth, even more, when he takes on Israel Adesanya at UFC 271.
